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Kim Shepard

Redmond rescue organization fighting to save equestrian lives

SAFE, a Redmond equestrian rescue and rehab facility is growing, and the need, as the founder explains it, is there.
10 years ago
DUI law, DUI laws, MADD, drunk, drugged, distracted,...
Hanna Scott

Nearly-dead DUI bill moves to the governor’s desk

Washington state has the most lax felony DUI law in the country, among the 46 states that have felony laws against drinking and driving.
10 years ago
firearm legislation, background checks, Drew hansen...
Hanna Scott

Latest firearm legislation focuses on protecting victims

What happens to felons, domestic abusers and others who fail those background checks and illegally try to buy a gun? Not much right now.
10 years ago
MyNorthwest Staff

Thousands of children attend annual WE Day

The children earned their ticket to the massive event from volunteering and social justice activities in their school.
10 years ago
Sara Nelson, city council...
Kipp Robertson

Co-founder of Fremont Brewing wants to help craft city policy

Sara Nelson co-founder of Fremont Brewing, filed this week. She told Seattle's Morning News the city could benefit from her real-life experience.
10 years ago
squatter, squatters, affordable housing, nuisance homes...
MyNorthwest Staff

Olympia gives landlords a new weapon to fight squatters

Lawmakers in Olympia have unanimously passed a bill to solve the issue of squatters on private property across Washington state.
10 years ago
income tax, ed murray, mayor dumpster fire...
Kipp Robertson

Seattle mayor pitches city income tax days after opponent does

Current Seattle Mayor Ed Murray proposed a city income tax during a candidate forum Thursday night.
10 years ago
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

AG Ferguson: Making TIME Magazine’s list is ‘obviously a surprise’

State Attorney General Bob Ferguson made TIME Magazine's annual 100 Most Influential people list in the "pioneers" section.
10 years ago
An earthquake hit just north of Port Townsend Saturday night. (MyNorthwest)...
MyNorthwest Staff

Small earthquake rumbles near Port Townsend

According to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network, the earthquake hit at 9:07 p.m. at a depth of 14.3 miles.
10 years ago
Snohomish...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Multiple RVs burn at Snohomish storage facility

A two-alarm fire in Snohomish caused part of a shed to collapse and destroyed or damaged multiple RVs.
10 years ago
Casey Carlisle, Seattle candidate, Seattle mayoral candidate...
Kipp Robertson

Seattle mayoral candidate: I’m running against shades of Murray

There's only one Ed Murray, but Libertarian candidate Casey Carlisle is vying to unseat the current Seattle mayor saying all he sees is "shades" of Murray.
10 years ago
mayor ed murray, Delvonn Heckard...
MyNorthwest Staff

Lawyer to Mayor Murray: ‘You’re not that important, sir’

Delvonn Heckard's attorney pushes back against Seattle Mayor Ed Murray's many claims about his client's allegations and motivations.
10 years ago
tree settlement...
MyNorthwest Staff

City ‘sends message’ to West Seattle homeowners who cut trees

West Seattle homeowners reached a half-million dollar tree settlement with the city after they clearcut a hillside in 2015.
10 years ago
Mayor Murray...
MyNorthwest Staff

After accuser reveals his name, Seattle mayor maintains he doesn’t know him

The 46-year-old Kent man who is suing Mayor Ed Murray over allegations of sexual abuse decades ago has decided to come forward with his true identity.
10 years ago
backyard cottage...
MyNorthwest Staff

Seattle’s quiet war over this zoning regulation rages on

A war has been quietly waged in the backyards of Seattle homeowners. The battles over ADUs are far from over as the city tackles affordable housing.
10 years ago
Murray...
Dyer Oxley

Mayor Murray acknowledges connection to accuser

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray admitted that he has a connection with one of the men accusing him of sexual abuse that allegedly occurred in the 1980s.
10 years ago
car tab fees...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Amid outcry over high car tab fees, competing plans proposed to lower bills

After an outcry by some car owners over car tab fees to fund the Sound Transit 3 expansion, legislators are working on competing plans to lower those bills.
10 years ago
Tacoma's homelessness, Tacoma...
KIRO Newsradio Newsdesk

Tacoma sweeps ‘Jungle’ homeless camp

The sweep of Tacoma's largest illegal homeless encampment known as the "Jungle" occurred Tuesday.
10 years ago
measurable rain...
Kipp Robertson

Seattle has dealt with more than 130 days of measurable rain

Tuesday marked the 139th day since Oct. 1 that Seattle has received measurable precipitation. RELATED: Canada glacier melt rerouted in rare case of ‘river piracy’ The National Weather Service in Seattle reports that the previous highest total between Oct. 1 (the start of the water year) and April 30 was 137 days. That record was […]
10 years ago
Rick Steves...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Travel guru Rick Steves gives $4M apartment complex to YWCA

Travel guide and Edmonds native Rick Steves has given an apartment complex to the YWCA.
10 years ago
Kipp Robertson

Mayor Ed Murray praised by former mayor over defense of ‘sanctuary’ status

Seattle Mayor Ed Murray has been steadfast in his belief that his city will continue to be welcoming to immigrants and refugees.
10 years ago
One person was killed early Tuesday behind the 76 Station at 64th Avenue South and West Meeker Stre...
KIRO 7 News Staff

One man dead, 1 injured in shooting at Kent gas station

Two men were shot behind a 76 Station in Kent shortly after midnight Tuesday. Police say the shooter or shooters are still at large.
10 years ago
Edmonds, Moorish squatters...
Dyer Oxley

Vandals leave swastikas, ‘Trump’ on Edmonds cars

A string of vandalism struck Edmonds Monday, leaving behind spray painted swastikas and "Trump" on one car. They are being investigated as hate crimes.
10 years ago
Bellevue homeless shelter...
KIRO 7 News Staff

Bellevue City Council narrowly approves city’s first homeless shelter

The Bellevue City Council voted Monday night to pursue plans for a new men's homeless shelter in Eastgate.
10 years ago